With many styles of fabric Patio Blinds available our Side Channel Blinds are by far the most popular option used and Crawley Blinds are sure to have one to suit all openings. Operation of the blinds is carried out with springs, manually or motorised, also available are sun and wind sensors. New to the motorised option is our Solar Powered Battery Motors with Remote Control Operation (available on selected systems only). Fabric choices range from the standard Dralon fabrics to Sunscreen Fabrics to our High Tensile Fabrics and also clear PVC.
Crawley Blinds and Awnings Spring Operated Side Channel Blinds are operated by twisting the bottom rail and raising or lowering the blind to the desired position. This is an entry level roll up fabric blind that does away with unsightly cords. The use of our side channels with inbuilt notches to securely hold the blind in place does not allow the blind to ride up by itself with wind. This is a big problem that occurs with friction held spring operated blinds.
Crawley Blinds and Awnings Channel XL Side Channel blind system is the only system that is manufactured with a lock off mechanism built into the bottom rail allowing for the blind to be stopped and locked off along the side channels, once the blind is locked off add tension to the fabric and this will help prevent the fabric from blowing out of the channels. Side Channel Blinds without this feature will still billow in the breeze which in time may damage the fabric.
Crawley Blinds & Awnings Magnetic Retention System delivers 200kg of pull force keeping the fabric taut and neat inside the channels which allows this system to outperform standard zip retention blinds. Pairs of Neodymium Magnets in both the side channels and the screen guide provide powerful pull force on either side keeping fabrics taut within the channels. The fabric snaps into position as the awning is lowered , raised or moved. The fabric has the ability to breathe in and relax out. This blind is only available with motorised operation.
Crawley Blinds and Awnings Side Retention Blinds have the fabric locked into the side channels which may cause issues with the operation of these blinds when we get movement of our houses and with the wind.
Crawley Blinds and Awnings Wire Guide Blinds roll up and down along stainless steel cables on either side of the blinds, this prevents the blinds flapping around in the breeze. This style of blind can be used for areas where side channels are not able to be used.
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For more information on Side Channel and Wire Guide Fabric Blinds, contact Crawley Blinds.
